People - Odessa

1 dead after plane landing on Alaska island went off runway

By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press Updated: 8 minutes ago

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — One person died after a commuter airplane went off the end of a runway while landing at an airport in the remote Aleutia…

The Latest: City plans to remove plane from site Saturday

Updated: 8 minutes ago

UNALASKA, Alaska (AP) — The Latest on a plane that went off the runway while landing at an Aleutian Islands community (all times local):

'The Casagrandes' extols Mexican American life via animation

By RUSSELL CONTRERAS Associated Press Updated: 1 hour ago

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — "The Casagrandes," Nickelodeon's new original animated series that centers around an 11-year-old girl trying to survi…

Proposal seeks to modernize campgrounds at national parks

By FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press Updated: 3 hours ago

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Food trucks. Wi-Fi. Hot showers.

Clothing co. gets attention with billboard of hog-tied Trump

By ARIJETA LAJKA Associated Press Updated: 4 hours ago

NEW YORK (AP) — A clothing company has put up a billboard in New York City's Times Square that depicts President Donald Trump being hog-tied b…

Upcoming events

Today, October 19, 2019
Texas Commission On The Arts And Texas Cultural trust now accepting applications for 2020 class of Texas young masters

AUSTIN Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) and Texas Cultural Trust are now accepting applications for the 2020 class of Texas Young Masters, a joint initiative that provides exemplary Texas-based arts students in grades 8-11 with the financial help needed to pursue advanced study in the areas of visual arts, literary arts, music, theatre, dance, musical theater, folk arts, and media arts.
Church Fall Holiday Craft Bazaar

Highland United Methodist Church, 1808 N. Dixie Blvd., has scheduled a fall holiday craft bazaar at 9 a.m. Oct. 18.
Fall/Holiday Craft Bazaar

Fall and Holiday Crafts, Homemade Items, Food, Gifts, Holiday Décor and More!!
11th annual Fall Festival

The City of Odessa Parks & Recreation Department and Chevron has scheduled the 11th annual Fall Festival from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at McKinney Park, 625 W. Pool Road.
Harvest Picnic Basket Auction Benefiting Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center

Join Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center on October 19, 2019 from 2:00-4:00 PM for our first ever Harvest Picnic Basket Auction on the lawn at the Museum of the Southwest. Enjoy live music provided by the talented Keeping Harvey Company and Kim and Joe Music, a pumpkin carving (or decorating) competition and bid on a unique picnic basket to help raise funds for our adult literacy program. Local food trucks will be on site to purchase tasty treats! The event is free to attend and fun for the whole family- just bring a blanket or chairs for seating. Contact adejong@pbalc.org if you would be interested in participating in the pumpkin carving competition or if you have any questions. We appreciate your support and are looking forward to hosting this community event!
Harvest Picnic Basket Auction

The Permain Basin Adult Literacy Center has scheduled a Harvest Picnic Basket Auction from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Museum of the Southwest, 1705 W. Missouri Ave., Mdiland.
BloodyBill.com Home of Def Con 1 & Circus of the Dead

BloodyBill.com Home of Def Con 1 & Circus of the Dead, 2215 W. Second St., has scheduled more than 7,000 square feet of haunts from 7 p.m. to midnight Oct. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, 30-31, Nov. 1. Admission is $10. Visit bloodybill.com.
Midland-Odessa Symphony Corale Concert, “A Grand Night for Singing”

Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center has scheduled Midland-Odessa Symphony Corale Concert, “A Grand Night for Singing” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at First Presbyterian Church of Midland, 800 W. Texas Ave., Midland. Box office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Call 552-4452 or email at info@wagnernoel.com. Tickets available at 800-514-3849 or visit www.wagnernoel.com.
Old Midland Trail of Horrors Night's

Old Midland Trail of Horrors Night's has been scheduled from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Oct. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, 30-31 at Old Midland Trail Of Horrors, 2512 W. Ohio Ave., Midland. All ages welcomed. Food vendors will be available outside the haunted house. Admission is $15 cash. VIsit tinyurl.com/yx95awsh.
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Texas Commission On The Arts And Texas Cultural trust now accepting applications for 2020 class of Texas young masters

AUSTIN Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) and Texas Cultural Trust are now accepting applications for the 2020 class of Texas Young Masters, a joint initiative that provides exemplary Texas-based arts students in grades 8-11 with the financial help needed to pursue advanced study in the areas of visual arts, literary arts, music, theatre, dance, musical theater, folk arts, and media arts.

Top Businesses

John's Corner

tel. 432-362-0004

3827 N Dixie Blvd, Odessa, TX 79762

John's Corner in Odessa TX John's Corner is a landscaping and nursery garden solutions company located in Odessa, TX. John's specializes in various gardening areas such as: organic solutions, flowers, house plants, beddings plants, trees, shrubs, ground cover, and much more. With the correct guidance and solutions, John's employees are equipped with the knowledge and experience to improve your gardening area. Our garden center is based in the vicinity of Ector & Midland Counties, so if your garden is undergoing rough times, we have the products to help. These products include; Ferti-lome, Soil Mender, Roundup, Turfmark, Scott’s Ortho, Green Light, and Hi-yield.Our reputation speaks for itself; John’s Corner has won Best Nursery in the Odessa American Reader’s Choice Poll for 10 years in a row. If you are located in Andrews, Odessa, Midland, Permian Basin, or Ector County, we are here to fulfill all of your gardening or landscaping needs.

OA Advertising

tel. 432-333-7602

222 E. 4th Street, Odessa, TX 79760

Print and Digital Advertising couldn't be easier. The Odessa American delivers world-class journalism to the Permian Basin’s most influential audiences. We specialize in connecting our engaged consumers to marketers by utilizing OA print, mobile, digital, social media and high-level live event platforms. This allows us to present unparalleled advertising and sponsorship opportunities for brands looking to reach a high-quality consumer and alignment with best-in-class content. Whether you’re a local store owner looking to promote your business or a corporate marketer responsible for multiple locations, we offer a suite of solutions that deliver the leads you desire. Find out what opportunities are available on our multi-channel platforms for your brand. Download our Digital Media Guide today.

Odessa American

tel. 432-337-4661

222 E 4th St, Odessa, TX 79761

Basin Podiatry

tel. 432-550-3668

2626 JBS Parkway, Odessa, TX 79761

We provide high quality medical care for your feet and ankles. Patient care is our top priority. Our goal is to provide excellent medical care of the foot and ankle in a Christian and patient environment. Our number one priority is patient care and to see that you feel comfortable in our office. We want you to know that we will go above and beyond to accommodate all of our patients!

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